Inside a Berlin Home | Super Easy German (59)

Summary

In this video, viewers are taken on a tour of a typical Berlin apartment, exploring its various rooms, including the hallway, kitchen, living room, and guest room. The host, Helge, shares details about the house's architectural style, which is a 100-year-old 'Altbau' with high ceilings and five floors. Helge also introduces viewers to some German food items like Nutella, beer, and mustard. The tour ends with a discussion about the multifunctional guest room, and the host invites viewers to practice German and subscribe for more content. It’s an engaging look into Berlin’s living spaces and culture.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video begins with a visit to a typical house in Berlin, showcasing a traditional house entrance with a doorbell, intercom, and multiple doorbells.
• 😀 The house is described as an 'Altbau' (old building), around 100 years old, featuring high ceilings and five floors.
• 😀 The narrator uses the elevator to go up to the fifth floor, where they meet Helga.
• 😀 Upon entering Helga’s apartment, the narrator removes their shoes, a common practice in many German homes.
• 😀 The living room is introduced, where Erika is sitting on the couch reading a book about West Berlin.
• 😀 The dining area is also shown, decorated for Christmas with red and gold decorations.
• 😀 The kitchen is a central space for preparing meals and socializing with friends, with an emphasis on German-style cooking.
• 😀 The narrator is introduced to Nutella, which Helga considers a must-have for German breakfasts.
• 😀 Helga proudly presents her refrigerator, which includes typical German items like beer, mustard, cheeses, and various snacks.
• 😀 There is a guest workspace in the apartment, which also serves as a home office when guests are not present.
• 😀 The video concludes with a visit to a Greek restaurant, inviting viewers to practice German and subscribe to the episode.

Q & A

What is the significance of the entrance to Helge's house?

The entrance of the house is typical of many buildings in Germany, with a doorbell, multiple buzzers, and an intercom system.

What kind of building is Helge's house?

Helge's house is an 'Altbau' (old building) in Berlin, constructed in a traditional style, around 100 years old, featuring high ceilings.

How many floors does Helge's house have?

Helge's house has five floors.

What did the narrator use to get to Helge's apartment?

The narrator took the elevator to reach the fifth floor of the building.

What is common in German homes regarding shoes?

It is customary in many German homes to remove shoes upon entering, which the narrator does when visiting Helga.

What is in the living room, and what is Erika doing?

In the living room, there is a large dining table, coffee, and a lot of chocolate. Erika is lying on the couch, reading a book about West Berlin.

What is special about the dining room in Helge's apartment?

The dining room is decorated in a festive style, especially during Christmas, with a lot of red and gold decorations.

What is the role of the kitchen in Helge's apartment?

The kitchen is open and serves as a space for cooking, eating, and socializing with friends while preparing meals.

What does Helge recommend from the kitchen as something typically German?

Helge recommends Nutella as a typical German food, mentioning that it is often eaten for breakfast.

What food items can be found in Helge's fridge?

Helge's fridge contains beer (especially Bavarian beer), sweet treats, Dijon mustard, Swedish pickles, and various types of cheese. Potatoes are also a staple.

What is the function of the guest office room in Helge's apartment?

The guest office room serves a dual purpose: it is a guest room when visitors stay, but when there are no guests, it is used as a workspace.

What is the next plan after visiting Helge's apartment?

After visiting Helge's apartment, the group plans to go to a Greek restaurant.